Human nature causes us to look on the past with nostalgia. That can be dangerous, of course. One of my history professors in college liked t...

Waking up next to a tumbling mountain trout stream has to be the best way to enter a new day. The glow of dawn had me awake and shortly afte...

If you subscribe to my monthly newsletter for Trout Zone Anglers (my guide service), you should have already received this. If not, here is...

Every year, I look forward with anticipation to the fall colors. Every year, the colors do not last long enough. That is probably part of th...

A rainy evening on a Smoky Mountain trout stream. ©2025 David Knapp Photography Fishing accessible water is always great for a quick fix, bu...

Fishing new water is always exciting. Whether wading or floating, seeing a piece of water for the first time is a treat that shouldn't b...

Summer is my least favorite season. This is primarily due to the heat and humidity that seems a little worse every year. Maybe I'm just ...